How many planning applications has Bolsover District Council received?

Bolsover District Council received 292 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 95%.

How long does Bolsover District Council take to decide planning applications?

Bolsover District Council takes an average of -72 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Bolsover District Council?

Bolsover District Council approves 95% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Bolsover District Council?

To object to a Bolsover District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Bolsover District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Bolsover District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Bolsover District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Bolsover District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 82 appeals were lodged against Bolsover District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Bolsover District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Bolsover District Council planning applications?

You can search Bolsover District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Bolsover District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Bolsover District Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Bolsover District Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About Bolsover District Council

Bolsover District Council oversees a diverse area in Derbyshire, England, encompassing the town of Bolsover, the village of Clowne, and the town of Shirebrook, along with numerous villages and rural landscapes. As the local authority, the council is based in Clowne, which serves as a central hub for planning applications and community development within the district.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Bolsover District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bolsover District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Bolsover District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £229,785 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Amber Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
LSOA: Amber Valley 004A

Crime Statistics

115 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 55
anti-social-behaviour: 19
public-order: 15
criminal-damage-arson: 5
other-theft: 5
shoplifting: 4
other-crime: 4
drugs: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Bolsover District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bolsover District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Bolsover District Council

772 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Bolsover District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Bolsover District Council.

Smithy Houses (Bottle Brook)
Wingfield Park (River Amber)
Pinxton (River Erewash)
Whatstandwell LVL
Belper LVL
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station

A brief summary of Bolsover District Council

The average property sale price in the Bolsover District Council area is £229,785, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Bolsover District Council area recorded 115 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 28 designated conservation areas within the Bolsover District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Pleasley Park and Vale, Stony Houghton, Palterton, Upper Langwith, Apsley Grange, Whaley, Hardwick and Rowthorne, Stainsby, Whitwell, Elmton, and 18 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Bolsover District Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 772 towns and villages, including Alfreton, Alkmonton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper and Bolsover. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Bolsover District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Bolsover District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Bolsover District Council area. Unlike the official Bolsover District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Bolsover District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Bolsover District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 292 planning applications Bolsover District Council received. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of -72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Bolsover District Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of -72 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Bolsover District Council were discharge of conditions (51), full planning applications (39), tree works (26).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 28 medium-scale applications, 152 smaller schemes were submitted.

82 planning appeals were lodged against Bolsover District Council decisions, of which 23 were allowed and 50 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 121 applications
Refused: 4 applications
Withdrawn: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 164 applications

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